Fishician®Diet
Herbivore – nori/seaweed sheets, algae-based pellets, frozen brine shrimp occasionally
Aquarium species profile
Yellow Tang
Zebrasoma flavescens · Pacific Ocean (Hawaii, Marshall Islands, Japan)
Minimum tank100 gal
Adult size7–8"
Care levelEasy
TemperamentSemi-Aggressive
Temperature72–82°F
pH range8.1–8.4
Compatible tank mates
Clownfish, Firefish, Gobies, Cardinals; most reef fish
Tank mates to avoid
Other Yellow Tangs (unless large group), similar-shaped tangs
Care notes
One of the most popular marine fish. Excellent algae grazer. Aggressive toward same species; keep singly or in large shoals (5+). Sharp tail spine (scalpel). Needs swimming space.
Check the whole aquarium. Tank size alone does not establish compatibility. Confirm adult size, water overlap, social grouping, territory, diet, and the individual animals before stocking.